Favorite Parts Of Working In The Tech Industry As An Account Executive At ZoomInfo
Trent's favorite aspect of the software tech industry, specifically his experience at ZoomInfo, is the supportive and helpful nature of its people; Trent loves that "I've yet to meet somebody that isn't helpful," and strives to pay it forward by mentoring new team members, encouraging them to "badger me with as many questions as you can."
Technology, Sales, Teamwork, Mentorship, Professional Development
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Trent Cowan
Account Executive
ZoomInfo
University of Idaho
N/A
Marketing
Technology
Sales and Client Management
Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. ZoomInfo's collaborative and helpful work environment; Trent highlights the supportive nature of his colleagues and his commitment to mentoring new team members.
2. Trent's positive experience at ZoomInfo, describing it as the 'best company, best job, best role' he's ever had.
3. Trent's career path starting in payroll software before moving to ZoomInfo, showcasing the potential for career transitions within the tech industry.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
In terms of industry software tech, it's great. I originally got into payroll software, was at a startup for a few months, and then I've been at ZoomInfo for over two years now. It's the best company, best job, best role I've ever been in.
I absolutely love what I do, and I think a lot of that is because of the people. ZoomInfo has over 3,500 employees, and I've yet to meet anyone who isn't helpful. I've never encountered someone mean or anything like that.
I can speak to my experience at ZoomInfo. The people you meet are very helpful, nice, and willing to lend a hand. That's something I really appreciate.
You try to do that for the next person. We just onboarded a new person onto our team, and I told them to ask me as many questions as they can. I want to pass that on and be that helpful person to someone new breaking into the tech software space.
So, message me questions, hit me with questions, annoy me, call me at 11 PM, I don't care. I want to be that helpful hand because so many people have helped me on my own journey.